The 14 Best African Players in Everton History

Goal-scoring strikers, commanding defenders and flair-filled wingers who lit up Goodison Park across the decades. Who tops your list?

1

Victor Anichebe

Nigeria forward and academy product who featured in Everton's domestic and European runs.

1000pts

2

Steven Pienaar

South African winger who spent eight-plus seasons creating chances and won Everton's 2009-10 Player of the Year.

952pts

3

Alex Iwobi

Nigeria international who became a versatile, tireless midfielder for Everton.

888pts

4

Yakubu

Nigerian striker whose 21-goal 2007-08 season was Everton's best return in over a decade.

833pts

5

Oumar Niasse

Senegalese striker remembered for impactful substitute goals for Everton.

666pts

6

Iliman Ndiaye

Senegal forward and one of Everton's standout recent attacking talents.

666pts

7

Beto

Guinea-Bissau international striker who led Everton's attacking line.

666pts

8

Magaye Gueye

Senegal-born winger who came through to feature for Everton.

666pts

9

Arouna Kone

Ivory Coast forward who chipped in with goals during his Everton spell.

533pts

10

Lacina Traore

Towering Ivory Coast striker who joined Everton on loan.

533pts

11

Joseph Yobo

Nigeria's reliable defender who became Everton's first African captain across 250-plus appearances.

333pts

12

Idrissa Gueye

Senegalese midfield ball-winner renowned for his tackling and interceptions at Goodison Park.

333pts

13

Yannick Bolasie

DR Congo winger known for his pace and trickery on the Everton flanks.

333pts

14

Daniel Amokachi

The first Nigerian to play for Everton, scoring a famous 1995 FA Cup semi-final brace.

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